Figurine - Martirio di Santa Cecilia Firmato P.M. e datato 1892. - Alabaster
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Description from the seller
White alabaster miniature of Saint Cecilia on a marble base - Dated 1892 and initialed R.M.
Description of the Lot
Refined miniature reproduction of the famous sculpture of Saint Cecilia, the Baroque masterpiece created by Stefano Maderno in 1600 (housed in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome).
This specimen, a high-quality typical souvenir tied to pilgrimages and the late Grand Tour period, stands out for an exceptional historical peculiarity: it bears a contemporaneous hand-engraving on the stone with the initials "P.M." and the exact date "1892". These details testify to an era-specific personalization, commissioned by the original owner to remember their journey to Rome at the end of the nineteenth century.
The figure of the Saint is delicately carved in white alabaster, a material historically preferred for the satin-like rendering of the shroud and the anatomical forms, and rests on a solid fixed base in onyx/veined marble.
Subject: Saint Cecilia (after Stefano Maderno)
Period / Date: 1892 (hand-engraved)
Material: White alabaster and onyx/veined marble base
Length: 14 cm
Condition: Good condition. The alabaster retains a beautiful antique patina. It shows minor and normal signs of time consistent with the object's age (carefully assess the overall visual condition through the attached photos).
1892 Grand Tour Alabaster Miniature of Saint Cecilia - Initialed R.M.
Description
An elegant 19th-century Grand Tour miniature reproduction of the famous Saint Cecilia sculpture, the Baroque masterpiece carved by Stefano Maderno in 1600 (housed in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome).
This particular piece stands out for its exceptional historical provenance: it features a coeval hand-engraved inscription on the stone reading "P.M. 1892". This monogram and date identify a personalized commission made by a wealthy traveler or pilgrim to commemorate their journey to Rome at the end of the 19th century.
The martyr is finely carved in white alabaster, a material historically chosen for its smooth texture that beautifully replicates the shroud. The figure rests on an original, solid onyx/veined marble base.
Subject: Saint Cecilia (after Stefano Maderno)
Period / Date: 1892 (hand-engraved)
Material: White alabaster and onyx/veined marble base
Length: 14 cm
Condition: Good condition. The alabaster retains a beautiful antique patina. It shows minor, expected signs of age consistent with its history (please review the detailed photos)
White alabaster miniature of Saint Cecilia on a marble base - Dated 1892 and initialed R.M.
Description of the Lot
Refined miniature reproduction of the famous sculpture of Saint Cecilia, the Baroque masterpiece created by Stefano Maderno in 1600 (housed in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome).
This specimen, a high-quality typical souvenir tied to pilgrimages and the late Grand Tour period, stands out for an exceptional historical peculiarity: it bears a contemporaneous hand-engraving on the stone with the initials "P.M." and the exact date "1892". These details testify to an era-specific personalization, commissioned by the original owner to remember their journey to Rome at the end of the nineteenth century.
The figure of the Saint is delicately carved in white alabaster, a material historically preferred for the satin-like rendering of the shroud and the anatomical forms, and rests on a solid fixed base in onyx/veined marble.
Subject: Saint Cecilia (after Stefano Maderno)
Period / Date: 1892 (hand-engraved)
Material: White alabaster and onyx/veined marble base
Length: 14 cm
Condition: Good condition. The alabaster retains a beautiful antique patina. It shows minor and normal signs of time consistent with the object's age (carefully assess the overall visual condition through the attached photos).
1892 Grand Tour Alabaster Miniature of Saint Cecilia - Initialed R.M.
Description
An elegant 19th-century Grand Tour miniature reproduction of the famous Saint Cecilia sculpture, the Baroque masterpiece carved by Stefano Maderno in 1600 (housed in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome).
This particular piece stands out for its exceptional historical provenance: it features a coeval hand-engraved inscription on the stone reading "P.M. 1892". This monogram and date identify a personalized commission made by a wealthy traveler or pilgrim to commemorate their journey to Rome at the end of the 19th century.
The martyr is finely carved in white alabaster, a material historically chosen for its smooth texture that beautifully replicates the shroud. The figure rests on an original, solid onyx/veined marble base.
Subject: Saint Cecilia (after Stefano Maderno)
Period / Date: 1892 (hand-engraved)
Material: White alabaster and onyx/veined marble base
Length: 14 cm
Condition: Good condition. The alabaster retains a beautiful antique patina. It shows minor, expected signs of age consistent with its history (please review the detailed photos)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Title
Martirio di Santa Cecilia Firmato P.M. e datato 1892.
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Alabaster
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Estimated period
1850-1900
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